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Young stars making a statement at 2023 Pro Bowl Games

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LAS VEGAS -- The Pro Bowl is an annual celebration of the NFL's finest players, most of them well-established veterans with many years of pro experience.

And then there is Sauce Gardner.

The New York Jets rookie cornerback stormed onto the scene this season, announcing his entry into the league with his dominant brand of coverage and elite playmaking ability.

And he's not alone. As the AFC and NFC teams gathered at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday for a walkthrough ahead of the Sunday conclusion of the Pro Bowl Games (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN/ESPN+), it was impossible to ignore all the young blood.